America’s Fight for Food Justice | Senator Cory Booker

Mark Hyman

Jul 24, 2024

Episode description

Our current food system is a national emergency. It’s intricately designed to confuse and mislead consumers, making healthy choices difficult and contributing to America’s chronic disease epidemic. In this episode, I sit down with Senator Cory Booker to delve into the systemic issues impacting our diet, food labeling, and the power of policy change.

In this episode, we discuss:

How food packaging is designed to confuse or mislead consumers
The link between the food system, chronic illness, and the unintended consequences of food policies that increase disease and healthcare costs.
The harmful effects of ultra-processed foods
The negative impact of industrial farming practices on the environment, soil health, and the nutritional quality of food
The importance of personal health advocacy and broader public health initiatives to transform the food system, improve health outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs

Uncover the truth behind our food politics and discover how informed choices can lead to a healthier future. This conversation was hosted by Sixth and I in Washington, DC.

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Episode description

In this episode, we discuss:

How food packaging is designed to confuse or mislead consumers
The link between the food system, chronic illness, and the unintended consequences of food policies that increase disease and healthcare costs.
The harmful effects of ultra-processed foods
The negative impact of industrial farming practices on the environment, soil health, and the nutritional quality of food
The importance of personal health advocacy and broader public health initiatives to transform the food system, improve health outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs

Uncover the truth behind our food politics and discover how informed choices can lead to a healthier future. This conversation was hosted by Sixth and I in Washington, DC.

View Show Notes From This Episode

Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Cymbiotika, and Purity Coffee.

Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.

Right now, you can save 30% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN.

Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN.

Visit PurityCoffee.com and use the code DOCTORSFARMACY at checkout to get 30% off your first order.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Reduce ultra-processed food to combat neuroinflammation and mental health crisis

Ultra-processed food causes neuroinflammation, which disconnects the rational part of the brain and is a major driver of the mental health crisis.

#mental-health

#processed-food

Uncover food industry's sugar trick to identify hidden sugars

Food companies intentionally use multiple different types of sugar in a single product so that sugar does not appear as the number one ingredient on the label.

#processed-food

#sugar

Address obesity as a security threat to military readiness

72% of medical evacuations from Iraq and Afghanistan were for obesity-related injuries, and 70% of American youth cannot qualify for military service due to health issues.